Quick Service Restaurants that are the Best Value on the Disney Dining Plan
When it comes to dining at Disney, the Disney Dining Plan is worth every penny. The ability to pre-pay for every meal gives you a little extra piece-of-mind, but getting the most value out of the dining plan does take a little strategy.
If table service is more your style, I’ve shared my picks for the best-value table service restaurants in a separate post. But today, let’s talk quick service.
Based on the 2020 dining plan pricing, a Quick Service dining credit comes out to about $19. For this list, I focused on locations where the average meal price exceeds that amount—not just a standout dish here or there. You’ll typically see the most value when using your credit for dinner rather than breakfast or lunch, and remember: a Quick Service credit includes an entrée and a drink. If you opt for an alcoholic beverage, the value of that credit can stretch even further.
These restaurants are solid uses of a Quick Service credit—and while I truly love many of them, I’ll be honest: some are a great use of a dining credit, but they’re not necessarily the best meal. If you want to know my favorite quick service spot in each park, be sure to check out this video.
Be Our Guest – Magic Kingdom
Be Our Guest is an expansive and elegant dining destination located at the foot of Beast’s Castle in Fantasyland. You can enjoy a quick-service breakfast or lunch in one of the elaborately themed rooms straight out of the beloved Disney classic.
Open: Breakfast, Lunch
Popular Menu Items: Croque Monsieur, sandwiches, braised pork with mashed potatoes, veggie quiche, quinoa salad, potato leek or onion soup
My Favorites: Egg Sandwich with Brie, Croque Monsieur
Average Meal: $33
** A Showcase the World Favorite!! **
ABC Commissary – Hollywood Studios
Lights… Cameras…. Eating! Feast on fare with international flair amid the Art Deco setting of this studio-inspired commissary.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: New York strip steak; Asian salad (chicken optional); chicken club sandwich; Angus bacon cheeseburger; shrimp platter
Average Meal: $22 Most Expensive Meal: $33
Backlot Express – Hollywood Studios
Get your grub on with savory and flavorful dishes like the Backlot Burger, Southwest Chicken Salad, or Cuban Sandwich! Desserts, beer, and soft drinks are also available.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Bacon cheeseburger, with or without BBQ brisket on top, chicken nuggets, chicken salad, garlic fries, chili-cheese dog
Average Meal: $21 Most Expensive Meal: $31
Docking Bay 7 – Hollywood Studios
At this restaurant housed in a working hangar bay, choose from a variety of dishes prepared with ingredients from across the galaxy—all of it delicious, but none of it familiar. Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs has docked a food freighter loaded with fresh supplies, and he’s ready to satisfy the appetites of visitors and locals alike with an array of exotic offerings. His planet-hopping travels allow him to prepare fare with unusual flavors that delight customers.
Open: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Smoked Kaadu Ribs, glazed with a sticky-sweet sauce and served with down-home blueberry corn muffins. Endorian Tip-Yip (chicken) is roasted on a quinoa curry salad or compressed into cubes, deep-fried, and served with a roasted vegetable–potato mash and herb gravy.
My favorite items: Bright Suns Breakfast Platter
Average Meal: $20 Most Expensive Meal: $32
Tangierine Cafe – EPCOT
Step into this charming Mediterranean eatery known for its authentic shawarma platters, tempting pastries, and specialty coffee drinks. Kids can delight in American classics like chicken tenders or a hamburger.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Chicken & lamb shawarma, hummus, tabbouleh, lentil salad, couscous salad, falafel wraps, wine, beer, and baklava
My favorite items: Mediterranean Lamb Wrap
Average Meal: $19 Most Expensive Meal: $27
** A Showcase the World Favorite!! **
Columbia Harbour House – Magic Kingdom
One of the more heavily themed quick service restaurants, Columbia Harbour House resembles a revolutionary era inn with nods to history in every corner. You can stay on your diet here with the grilled salmon with couscous, tuna on multigrain bread, or substantial salad. Or, you can indulge with fried shrimp or chicken pot pie!
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Reel in fried fish, shrimp or chicken baskets, lobster rolls, New England clam chowder, grilled salmon and salads. Kids can enjoy macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets and more.
My favorite items: Harbor Salad with Chicken
Average Meal: $19 Most Expensive Meal: $25
Polite Pig – Disney Springs
Bring your appetite to a modern barbecue outpost featuring Florida-inspired cuisine and an array of libations on tap.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Barbecue staples like brisket and ribs anchor the menu, but the citrus marinated half chicken and the house-made BBQ cheddar sausage with bourbon glaze showcase the kitchen’s true skill at balancing sweet, heat, and savory in every bite.
My favorite items: Butcher Board (for 2)
Average Meal: $19 Most Expensive Meal: $33
Flame Tree BBQ – Animal Kingdom
Soak up saucy views as you smack your lips to an assortment of smokehouse meat and chicken dinners—served alongside our signature baked beans and coleslaw. For more refreshing fare, stick your fork in a selection of fresh salads!
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Ribs, smoked chicken, pulled-pork or turkey sandwich, key lime or chocolate mousse, beer, cocktails, and wine
My favorite items: ½ Chicken or Watermelon Salad
Average Meal: $19 Most Expensive Meal: $30
Good For: Everyone, Families
Geyser Point – Wilderness Lodge
Stake your claim at a poolside eatery featuring explorer-worthy bites, trails-end spirits, and stunning views of Bay Lake. Feast al fresco with delectable bites to grab ‘n’ go while enjoying the Resort’s rustic beauty. Nestled in the heart of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, this scenic outpost boasts a walk-up window for dining from the comfort of your lounge chair or at a table on the restaurant’s spacious outdoor deck.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: lighter lunch and dinner options include a grilled salmon BLT and a veggie-packed grilled portobello mushroom salad. Regular burgers are available but I love the upgraded bison cheeseburger with Tilamook cheddar and Marionberry barbecue sauce.
My favorite items: Bison Cheeseburger, Cheesy BBQ Brisket (Lounge Menu) Huckleberry Vodka Moscow Mule
Average Meal: $18 Most Expensive Meal: $28
** A Showcase the World Favorite!! **
Satuli Canteen – Animal Kingdom
Indulge in the art and culture of the Na’vi while dining inside this former RDA mess hall, only at Pandora – The World of Avatar. Discover healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and hearty proteins.
Open: Lunch, Dinner
Popular Menu Items: Rice bowls, salad, bao, desserts, drinks
My favorite items: Beef Bowl with Hash and Creamy Herb Dressing
Average Meal: $18 Most Expensive Meal: $27
** A Showcase the World Favorite!! **
If you’re looking to stretch the Disney Dining Plan’s quick service credits as far as they’ll go, these restaurants are the perfect place for a bite to eat that won’t break the bank. Even if the Disney Dining Plan isn’t your family’s best fit, that’s okay—just schedule a quick call and I can help you plan every detail of your Disney trip, from hotels to hors d’oeuvres!
Who is Christina?
Meet Christina Vieira, a Traveler, a Planner, and a Mom. She is also the owner of Showcase the World Travel, a modern travel agency that helps busy Moms take the vacation they deserve without adding “planning it all” to their to-do lists. After all, Mom should get to enjoy their vacation, too!
She specializes in Disney, the Caribbean, and Europe, and has helped dozens of families have magical vacations that they will always remember. She loves traveling with her four-year-old daughter, Annabelle. Her favorite destinations include Walt Disney World, Wyoming, and Prague.
